EU rulebook shaping fair digital competition
Telegram has been briefly removed from the Apple App Store over CSAM content, then restored after content removal and user bans. The incident follows long-running debates over moderation, with Telegram’s policies under scrutiny in several countries. The Verge and Al Jazeera report competing angles on moderation, regulation, and accountability. This update comes as Apple faces pressure over platform moderation across apps.
The European Commission has fined Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to assess systemic risks and for selling unsafe products, including baby toys and chargers. Temu must submit an action plan by Aug. 28 and may appeal; the case marks a major enforcement milestone for online marketplaces in the EU.
Apple has unveiled Siri AI and expanded Apple Intelligence at WWDC, promising a conversational assistant that uses personal device data and Google-powered foundation models. The company has said Siri AI will enter beta this summer with a public fall release, but regulators in the EU and China will delay availability there. Apple has emphasised privacy and private cloud compute in its rollout.
The European Commission is insisting on interoperability under the DMA, directing Apple to allow competing AI assistants to access user data. Apple has argued this would jeopardize privacy and security, delaying the EU release of Siri AI while Mac users may still access it. Regulators say no exemptions are allowed, and the dispute continues.
The European Court of Justice has dismissed Google's appeal against the Android antitrust ruling, confirming the European Commission's 4.1–4.3 billion euro penalty for pre-installation practices. The decision comes after years of litigation, as Brussels continues to push for stronger digital regulation.
EU rules under the Digital Markets Act require Google to allow rival AI assistants on Android and to share anonymized search data with competing engines. The measures aim to boost choice while preserving privacy, with compliance set for 2027.
The European Union has issued fines under the Digital Markets Act against Google for anticompetitive practices, signaling a hardening stance on Big Tech. The Commission says the penalties aim to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field, while Google argues the move undermines real-time services and safety features.
The European Commission has fined Google €890m for breaching the Digital Markets Act by self‑preferencing search results and blocking app developers from steering users away from Google Play. President Donald Trump has announced an immediate Section 301 trade investigation and threatened substantial tariffs, raising the prospect of fresh US‑EU trade tensions over tech regulation.
The European Commission has proposed public financing to attract 20 billion euros in private investment for AI gigafactories, aiming to scale computing power in Europe. Brussels argues that access to massive computing capacity is essential as AI development accelerates, with plans to build seven gigafactories and expand EU data centers. The move signals a push toward tech sovereignty amid tensions with the U.S. and China.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, has completed a $55 billion deal to take Electronic Arts private. The move delists EA from Nasdaq and carries $20 billion in debt. Analysts expect a focus on core franchises and potential cost-cutting under new ownership, with attention on how this reshapes the company’s strategy and workforce.